Show initiative on assignments, and professionally executes projects with little direction

Good ability to be a team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success, meeting and exceeding personal and team commitments

Working knowledge of software tools supporting Integrated Development Environments (IDE), version control, defect reporting and scripting

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:Department of Defense <Top Secret> security clearance is <REQUIRED> at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Software Engineer - Entry Level with Clearance. This position provides an opportunity to further advance the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation’s core defense/intelligence services and systems. General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS:

Assists and participates in the research, design, development and testing of software and tools, to include development of new work products or enhancing existing applications, systems or embedded products

Codes, tests, integrates and documents software solutions

Participates in internal review of software components and systems

Receives detailed instructions from immediate supervisor

Generally works within an identified work group

Collaborates with project leaders and other professionals within the Engineering department

Builds stable working relationships internally

Works on problems with defined scope, schedule and expectations

Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

A preferred candidate will possess a working knowledge of at least one of the following skillsets. Familiarity may have been gained through work experience, school projects or personal hobbies.

Network protocols (TCP, DNS, ARP, DHCP, etc.)

Network analysis tools (Wireshark, etc.)

User Interface Development using GTK and/or Glade.

Compiling from source open source tools/libraries for use in a Linux environment

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 13,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high performance team!

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran